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EF57 AGU

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,131 mi
Last recorded143,131 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 AGU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 143,131 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 142,978 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 131,184 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 123,367 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy leaking and join after flexy leaking slightly. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f and o/s/f. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s inner seals front to rear corroded.

Pass 24 Jun 2020 116,634 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread and Nearside rear has nail in

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 106,025 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 106,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 92,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 77,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 62,899 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 62,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 62,353 miles

nsf tyre tread close to 1.6 mm

nsf tyre worn on inner and outer edges

play in osf lower ball joint

slight corrosion on rear springs

Fail 12 Feb 2016 62,223 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

nsf tyre tread close to 1.6 mm

nsf tyre worn on inner and outer edges

play in osf lower ball joint

slight corrosion on rear springs

Pass 9 Feb 2015 50,779 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 42,579 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Feb 2013 35,021 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 27,108 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 20,203 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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EF57 AGU is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 66,871 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF57 AGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EF57 AGU registered?

EF57 AGU is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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